Key Lime Cookies with Lime Glaze
Soft, chewy cookies bursting with fresh key lime flavor, topped with a tangy sweet glaze for the perfect citrus treat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
½ cup unsalted butter (113g) (softened to room temperature)
1 large egg (room temperature)
¾ cup sugar (150 g)
¼ cup light brown sugar (50g)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tsp key lime zest
1 ¾ cup flour (219g)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tbsp key lime juice
1–2 Tbsp milk
¼ tsp vanilla
½ tsp key lime zest
Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and lime zest.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls, place on sheets 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden.
- Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For glaze: Sift powdered sugar. Whisk in lime juice, 1 Tbsp milk, vanilla, pinch of salt, and zest. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies. Let set for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh key lime zest and juice.
- Chilling dough for 30 minutes can prevent excess spreading.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 76 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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